Tupac's 25 Most Infamous Moments

20 years later, nobody made headlines like Pac.

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God Bless the Child - Tupac Amaru Shakur came into this world in controversy. His mother, Afeni Shakur (pictured here in his "Dear Mama" video), was pregnant with him while incarcerated as a member of the New York Panther 21. Pac once commented that he was “cultivated in prison” and that his embryo had been “imprisoned.”  He was born one short month after her release.(Photo: Death Row/Interscope Records)
Living Contradiction - Off his second album, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z, Tupac released two singles, the fun, party anthem about chasing girls, “I Get Around,” and the more somber and thoughtful “Keep Ya Head Up,” an inspirational track telling Black women to keep moving forward despite adversity. Many were puzzled how these two singles could come from the same artist simultaneously. Yet, the fans loved Tupac’s complexity, both singles peaked right outside the top 10 at #11 and #12 respectively.(Photos: Interscope Records)2002\01\31\4OL6MKD5.JPG

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Two Decades Without Our Favorite Rebel - Today marks 20 years since we lost Tupac Shakur. While the artist and unapologetic rebel is no longer with us, his impact still looms larger than ever, partly thanks to these 25 unforgettable moments both on and off the mic. Check them out as we celebrate the life of a rap legend. - BET Staff(Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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